Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, Dallas: How to Visit and What to Do Nearby

Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden covers 66 acres on the southeastern shore of White Rock Lake, about 10 minutes east of downtown. The property features 19 named garden areas including the Jonsson Color Garden, which peaks during the spring tulip display of over 500,000 blooms each March and April. A 150-foot-long pedestrian bridge connects the main gardens to the Rory Meyers Children's Garden, an 8-acre interactive science space. General admission runs around $18 for adults. is just one of many options in Dallas. Major attractions worth considering include Dallas Farmers Market, Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum, and Deep Ellum.